Title
Adoption of a Resolution Approving Amendment No. 1 to the City Manager Employment Agreement with Steven J. (“Jay”) Burney and Authorizing Mayor Cheryl Selby to Sign Amendment No. 1 on behalf of the Olympia City Council
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
Not referred to a committee.
City Manager Recommendation:
None.
Report
Issue:
Whether to adopt a Resolution Approving Amendment No. 1 to the City Manager Employment Agreement with Steven J. Burney and Authorizing Mayor Cheryl Selby to Sign Amendment No. 1 on behalf of the Olympia City Council.
Staff Contact:
Mark Barber, City Attorney, 360.753.8338.
Presenter(s):
None - Consent Calendar Item.
Background and Analysis:
The Olympia City Council is vested with the authority under state law to designate a qualified administrative officer to perform the duties of manager as prescribed by law. The Council seeks to amend the City Manager Employment Agreement with Steven J. Burney as to certain terms, with all other terms, covenants and promises remaining unaltered, by approval of Amendment No. 1 to the City Manager Employment Agreement.
Neighborhood/Community Interests (if known):
None known.
Options:
1. Adopt a Resolution approving amendment No. 1 to the City Manager Employment Agreement with Steven J. (“Jay”) Burney and authorizing Mayor Cheryl Selby to sign Amendment No. 1 to the City Manager Employment Agreement on behalf of the Olympia City Council.
2. Do not adopt the Resolution.
3. Direct staff to take other action.
Financial Impact:
Base salary will be $205,000.00 per year, effective January 1, 2022. Further, the City Manager is granted annually five (5) days of Administrative Leave (a total of 40 hours).
Attachments:
Resolution
Amendment No. 1